Medical Assisting - Kaplan University - Hagerstown MD

Medical Assisting from Kaplan University - Hagerstown MD is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The U.S. Department of Labor expects medical assisting to be one of the fastest-growing occupations through 2014.* Employment growth will be derived from the increased number of health care facilities seeking medical assistants who can handle both administrative and clinical duties. A Kaplan University education can provide you with the skills necessary to pursue a career as a medical assistant. Program Focuses on Diverse Skills Kaplan University's medical assistant curriculum provides you with not only the training required by employers for medical assisting, but also a solid foundation of medical secretarial skills. The goal of this program is to increase your marketability and expand your career choices. In addition to general education courses, topics of instruction may include: Anatomy, physiology, and human diseases Keyboarding and data information processing Medical billing, coding, and transcription Medical terminology and office management Real-World Externship Experience Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete an externship to gain on-the-job experience at a real-world health care facility. You must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to starting your externship. Contact an Admissions Representative for additional information. Certification Preparation In addition, the curriculum can also help you prepare for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Career Opportunities Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an associate of applied science degree and may pursue entry-level positions in clinics, labs, hospitals, physicians' offices, insurance companies, and other health care organizations. View more details on Kaplan University - Hagerstown Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.